[2009] XLRI GD and Interview Prep

MBA XAT 2022
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Now that the bugbear called XAT is over, it is time to start sharpening your weapons for the next stage, called the GD/PI stage. Even though the results will take some time in coming, it would be nice to start now, so that you don’t lose time late…

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Now that the bugbear called XAT is over, it is time to start sharpening your weapons for the next stage, called the GD/PI stage. Even though the results will take some time in coming, it would be nice to start now, so that you don't lose time later on. In addition, we folks are relatively free right now, considering it is the beginning of the term () so we can probably help more.

At XLRI, we typically have only an interview for BM candidates, and a GD plus interview for PMIR candidates. Now, the interview could be structured or unstructured. They could ask you about your education, workex, the state of the economy, politics, sports (in my case ) or anything under the sun.

Focus on developing the following skills:
1) Confidence - If you know the answer, be confident, to the point, and nail it. If you don't, be confident, and admit that you don't know. DO NOT try to bluff.
2) Leading the interview - Try to give the interviewer some 'ammunition' to ask you the next question. Take control of your interview. This is not as difficult as it sounds. You'll need to highlight whatever part of your life that you want them to question you on. (I'll elaborate more, once you give me specific examples)

Of course, being well-groomed, well-dressed, polite, and blah is understood! And yeah, reaching the venue on time, not being noisy, having your papers in order etc. is also recommended. (Lastly, when you leave the interviewers, DON'T forget your file. :banghead: I had done that last year in my PMIR interview. :sarcasm:)

Do keep writing, and we shall attempt to address all your concerns.

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hello sumit....
how should one approach to prepare for the interview??
is it true that xlri interviews are quite different from the other b schools interviews??:



CAT 2008:107:sad:
IIFT: NO CALL
XAT 2008: QA:14 VA:14.5 DEC:9 OA:37.5

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hello sumit....
how should one approach to prepare for the interview??
is it true that xlri interviews are quite different from the other b schools interviews??:



CAT 2008:107:sad:
IIFT: NO CALL
XAT 2009: QA:14 VA:14.5 DEC:9 OA:37.5

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hello sumit....
how should one approach to prepare for the interview??
is it true that xlri interviews are quite different from the other b schools interviews??:


Yes, XLRI interviews are very focused on who YOU are, and how you think. Typically, your opinions are asked about various things, apart from the usual stuff about your acads/workex/family background.

So, in an XL interview, it is good to have opinions. However, be sure to have a rationale for each opinion. For example, if you think Indian football will improve if we hire someone like Juande Ramos as a consultant-cum-manager, be sure to justify it with fact, figures, and blah about Ramos.

Also, it is good to know information about your hometown, the place where you work, or the city you studied in.

For reference, click here to read through last year's experiences for both BM and PMIR courses.
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Yes, XLRI interviews are very focused on who YOU are, and how you think. Typically, your opinions are asked about various things, apart from the usual stuff about your acads/workex/family background.

So, in an XL interview, it is good to have opinions. However, be sure to have a rationale for each opinion. For example, if you think Indian football will improve if we hire someone like Juande Ramos as a consultant-cum-manager, be sure to justify it with fact, figures, and blah about Ramos.

Also, it is good to know information about your hometown, the place where you work, or the city you studied in.

For reference, click here to read through last year's experiences for both BM and PMIR courses.

The post containing the last yr's PI Experiences does prove a good mix of interviews experiences. That shud help...
Just posting this to wish all you puys All The Best... 😃
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hi
I have applied to the XLRI PMIR
And my sessionals are
VA-4.25 Qa-11 Reasoning-20
overall-35.25

do u think I have chance?????

thanks in advance

rahul

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Rahul, this is the GD/Prep thread, so wrong place to post your query... :)

But, I think you stand a strong chance of getting a call from XLRI.

All the best!!

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hey sumit, i got a call from PMIR but i messed up my essay. :(
do they always ask questions bout it??

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hey sumit, i got a call from PMIR but i messed up my essay. :(
do they always ask questions bout it??


Ash, they might. 😃 But when you say, 'messed up' what exactly do you mean?

We can surely discuss, and outline a 'damage control' plan, just in case you need it.

All the best! (And congos on the call)
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Hi guys,

Congratz to all call getters... one step closer to Jampot.

Please also visit here.......

http://www.pagalguy.com/discussions/xlri-2008-2010-gd-pi-queries-discussion-25028028

Ill Answer the common FAQ before you even try.....

When will I get written coomunication about my result?
Before first week of Feb.

When and where are the interviews held?
Historically, its only in 4-Indian cities - Jamshedpur, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai. Usually in the later half of Feb.

What is the weightage of XAT score (or any other criteria) in selection?
Nobody knows, except the admissions committee of course.

Why no GD in BM?
I wish I knew. But to think of it, GDs are a complete waste of time anyway.

What's the call to convert ratio?
Only 1 in every 5 gets selected from the interviews.

I have both calls
a) Do I have to give a preference in the Interview?
Only if they ask
b)Which one do I chose? and How?
Convert both calls. Choose one. Refund the other.
It will be your interview which decides your selection, not your preference.

For people having both BM & PMIR calls, the interview and selection process for both of the calls are independent of each other. But keep in mind that the profs taking your interviews are aware of the courses you have applied. Beware of this fact when answering "why PMIR? or why BM? or why XLRI?"
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More deatiled FAQ about XLRI GD/PI process later....
(Just got over with MAXI fair... tired as hell)

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Hi Sumit/Seeds,

I have a BM call and now i need to know if there is any way to justify a rubbish essay

Jokes apart, please throw some light on how the essay is evaluated and what is the weightage attached to it :sad:

TIA

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Hi Seniors...

Please please help me...
I am not able to view the shortlist on XLRI site...it shows 'internet explorer cant display the site'...here's my score:
OA:99.89, QNT: 99.75, VA:94.87, LR:99.45...Do i stand a chance in XL?Pls i am dying...

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Hi Seniors...

Please please help me...
I am not able to view the shortlist on XLRI site...it shows 'internet explorer cant display the site'...here's my score:
OA:99.89, QNT: 99.75, VA:94.87, LR:99.45...Do i stand a chance in XL?Pls i am dying...


you would definitely have the call.. PM me ur details and i'll try and check for you :new_bat_angel:
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I got a BM call

now in my essay i've written :

the current economic meltdown has sounded the deathknell for capitalism in its pure form.

Basically i went and defined both capitalism and socialism and how socialism failed and how pure capitalism is failing and how we have a hybrid of the two.

Can anyone comment on how good/bad this essay was, what i'd be grilled on and what i should read up on..

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Hi Pratyush,
Can u pls mail me the link...it's not working
thanks

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Ash, they might. 😃 But when you say, 'messed up' what exactly do you mean?

We can surely discuss, and outline a 'damage control' plan, just in case you need it.

All the best! (And congos on the call)


Hi Sumit,
I too messed up with my essay.. just wrote 2 lines :(
any idea, if that will come into play in my BM interview?


Thanks 😃
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Hi Pratyush,
Can u pls mail me the link...it's not working
thanks


Here is the link
http://061.095.148.002/results09/
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Essay and then some....

Now that you've been shortlisted for the GDPI, chances are that your essay will be read by the interview panel. What they see in the essay is still a mystery. They can see anything from verbal ability to creativity to hand writing to general knowledge. Heck, they can even be mapping your subconscious thoughts projected in your essay to your responses in the interview. In short no one knows.

What can be done if asked on essay is too justify the stand you have taken in the essay. XL interviews rarely turn into stress interviews so its safe to assume that you won't be grilled on the stand you've taken. But then it all depends on the mood of the panel.

Read up on what you've written. And have a good reason to have written that. Our topic was on Gender Imbalance. After I had written the essay I realized that some lines in my essay seemed rather Anti-feminist. So I went prepared to justify that it wasn't.

Don't spend much time worrying about crappy essays, and blame your luck if they do reject you on the basis of your essay.
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Rightly said, Tapan! :thumbsup:

Also, I'd suggest if you've written something blatantly wrong in your essay, and you know it, it's ok to admit your fault there, and be prepared to shift your stance.

Contrary to popular belief, bschools don't look for 'people who stick to their stance'. However, they do like it if a person sticks to a stance if it is correct, but is flexible enough to revise it, if it it wrong.

I hope that helps. 😃